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Bowood House and Gardens
About
Bowood House & Gardens 2019 opens for the 2020 season from 1st April – 1st November 2020
Bowood House & Gardens is the home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives. NEW for 2020, A new area focusing on fun activities for our intrepid under 7 and inquisitive under 4 visitors.
The whole family can relax in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, designed by ‘Capability’ Brown, offering a lake, arboretum, pinetum and cascade. Perfect for walks and exploring. Or, visit Bowood House, which hosts a wealth of unique items from Queen Victoria’s wedding chair to Napoleon’s death mask and an extensive art collection.
During the spring (mid April to early June) visit the stunning Woodland Gardens, a woodland oasis offering breath taking vistas of colour covering over 70 acres.
Opening Times
| Open (1 Apr 2020 - 1 Nov 2020) |
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* Open daily between 11am and 6pm from April to November.
Last Admissions 5pm and Car Park closes at 6pm.
The House and Soft Play Area close at 5.30 pm and the Adventure Playground closes at 5.45pm. The Treehouse café closes at 6.00pm. After the Autumn clock change, all closing times are brought forward one hour.
The Woodland Gardens are open daily between 11am and 6pm from late April to mid June, according to the flowering season.
Further Information
Accessibility
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Treehouse Café and The Stables Restaurant
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - NEW for 2020, A new area focusing on fun activities for our intrepid under 7 and inquisitive under 4 visitors & Soft Play Area
Key Features
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - Plentiful, on site & complimentary
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent390
- Very Good219
- Average96
- Poor36
- Terrible17
Recent Reviews:
- LionelT862Preston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesNeet and Tidy
Thursday, 3rd October 2019This place is very well kept - neet and tidy and well looked after and is a credit to the family who own it. However, we were a little disappointed that more of the rooms were not set out to show how... Read full review - Peter MOxford, United KingdomNice Property & Gardens, but not Brilliant
Thursday, 17th October 2019Whilst it is not difficult to be impressed with the house and gardens, the areas open to the public only give a minimal taste of its true magnificence. Whilst the information covered by some of the... Read full review - Martin PSt Austell, United KingdomHoliday visitMonday, 21st October 2019Really interesting and well maintained house and gardens, not huge but enjoyable, very pleasant and enthusiastic staff especially in the cafes on site. Read full review
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